MARBLE BROWNIES

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"I like to cook and enjoy trying new recipes," relates Diana Coppernoll of Linden, North Carolina. A cream cheese topping flavors the moist chocolaty brownies she shares here.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
CHEESECAKE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate. Cover and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds; stir until smooth. Beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to chocolate mixture until blended. Spread into a greased microwave-safe 8-in. square dish; set aside., In a large microwave-safe bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Spoon over brownie batter; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with chocolate chips., Cook, uncovered, at 70% power for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cook on high for 1 minute longer. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.